overrated

formerly known as "i make pretty pictures" because as a graphic designer, that is actually what some people think i do for a living, this blog will now be titled, "overrated" for a variety of reasons i do not feel like explaining. the focus will be somewhat eclectic, though sports, design, the arts and pop culture will be featured more and more. because these are the things that interest me.

Tuesday, June 14

wow

this just goes to show you that anything you can think of, someone else not only thought of it first but does it very very well. meet google sightseeing. very comprehensive site with all kinds of cool images. like they say, why bother seeing the world for real.

Sunday, June 12

google maps - satelitte edition

ok this is pretty cool.
on biz stones site, i saw a link to the golden gate bridge as seen through google maps. so i went looking for a few other landmarks. first, of course, being my house. problem is, google, in some areas, doesn't have images at really close levels, notably, my house. so i went looking for others. anyone feel free to add to the list.
golden gate bridge (as provided by biz)
cn tower & skydome rogers centre
ambassador bridge
parliament hill, ottawa
the white house
central park
statue of liberty
yankee stadium
and i have never been to new york, but i think that this is where the world trade centers stood. someone please correct me if i am wrong.
niagara falls

Tuesday, June 7

monster engine

maybe its because i have small children and i can see the potential in their artwork. i can see what they intended, what things look like through their eyes. and then dave devries takes it to the next level. just amazing art, seen here.
via pixelsurgeon

Thursday, June 2

darth vader has a martha stewart streak